*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        New England Lobster Bisque

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bisque

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      medium        Lobsters -- cooked
   2 1/2  cups          Chicken consomme
   1                    Onion -- sliced
   3                    Celery -- with tops
   1                    Bay leaf
   2                    Whole cloves
   8                    Peppercorns
     1/4  cup           Butter
     1/4  cup           Flour
   3      cups          Milk
   1      cup           Cream -- hot
   1      tablespoon    Dry sherry -- if desired

Recipe by: Gladys Taber Remove lobster meat and dice.
 Crush the shells and add them with then ends of the claws to the chicken consomme,
 onion, celery, bay leaf, cloves, and peppercorns. Simmer for 1/2 hour, then strain.  
Melt butter, blend in flour, and add the milk gradually. When smooth and bubbling,
add the lobster and stock and simmer, covered, about 5 minutes.  Stir in the cream and sherry.

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